Katherine Vann Davis

WATERBURY – Katherine Vann Davis entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was the widow of William H. “Buddy” Davis.

Katherine was born Dec. 13, 1925 in Winton, N.C., a daughter of the late Carrie Gary. She retired after 20 years from Airpax. She was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church and a member of the Adult Choir.

Katherine is survived by sons Dennis C. Davis and Wayne E. Davis; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by daughters Yvonne M. Davis and Darlene R. (Davis) Gunthrop; a son Carl A. “Skipper” Davis; a sister Helen Trueheart; and a brother Charles Vann.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Zion Baptist Church, 137 Pearl St., Waterbury. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in New Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury.

The family has selected Prospect Memorial Funeral Home, James R. Sanders, funeral director. For directions or to place condolences, please log on to prospectmemorial.com.

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